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Common Verbs — Lesson 29

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aiming

ˈeɪmɪŋ

The action of pointing or directing something toward a target, or having a — he is aiming at the target.

He is aiming at the target.

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aired

ɛrd

Expose to fresh air — the documentary aired last night on BBC.

The documentary aired last night on BBC.

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align

əˈlaɪn

Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight — the teacher asked us to align the desks in rows.

The teacher asked us to align the desks in rows.

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aligned

əˈlaɪnd

Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight — the wheels need to be properly aligned.

The text should be aligned with the left margin.

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aligning

əˈlaɪnɪŋ

Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight — the engineer is aligning the wheels of the car.

The engineer is aligning the wheels of the car.

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aligns

əˈlaɪnz

Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight — his opinion aligns with the team's goals.

She aligns the books on the shelf perfectly.

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allied

ˈælaɪd

Become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage — several allied nations signed the peace agreement.

The allied forces worked together to achieve victory.

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allowed

əˈlaʊd

Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen — are cameras allowed inside?

Parking is not allowed here.

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allowing

əˈlaʊɪŋ

Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen — she avoids allowing anyone to borrow her books.

The new rules are allowing more flexibility in the workplace.

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allows

əˈlaʊz

Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen — this path allows access to the garden.

She allows her children to stay up late on weekends.

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allying

əˈlaɪɪŋ

Become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage — she is allying herself with the opposition party.

The two countries are allying to fight climate change.

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alter

ˈɔltər

Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation — can you alter the color of this image?

She decided to alter her dress for the party.

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